Kalle Mattson – “Avalanche”, 3.5/5
Avalanche marks the fifth release by Canadian folk artist Kalle Mattson and offers the listener and short yet fulfilling experience. The album’s six tracks clock in…
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The Sheepdogs – “Future Nostalgia”, 4/5
Honestly, I was a little apprehensive about reviewing this album at first. The band’s self-titled release of 2012, produced by drummer Patrick Carney of award-winning…
Carly Dow – “Ingrained”, 4.5/5
It is no surprise that Ingrained graced the National top 10 charts in the folk/roots/blues category and subsequently carried Carly Dow on tour across Canada….
T. Nautilus – “T. Nautilus”, 4/5
I found T. Nautilus to be the exact opposite of what I was expecting based on the album artwork. The opening song of the album,…
Human Music – “Sup”, 3.5/5
Human Music is a psychedelic pop band from Winnipeg. Comprised of members from successful local gems Haunter and Cannon Bros., the group released their debut…
Hearing Trees – “Dear Sahara, 3.5/5
Winnipeg band Hearing Trees offers up something a little different to the local music scene. The strong lyricism and musical sensitivity that’s prominent on their…
Le Vent du Nord – Têtu, 4/5
Le Vent du Nord are a traditional folk group if you’ve ever heard one. Têtu, the group’s eighth release, is a collection of songs both…
Juan Barbosa – Soulbot 6000, 3.5/5
A title like Soulbot 6000 immediately makes singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Juan Barbosa’s latest solo offering stand out as a potentially intriguing and enigmatic listen. Soulbot 6000 is…
FKA twigs’s M3LL155X an icon for sexuality, creativity, and empowerment
VICTORIA – To FKA twigs’s most dedicated fans, M3LL155X (pronounced “Melissa”), or EP3, came after what felt like months of teasing, song releases, and live…
Fringe reviews
The Winnipeg Fringe Festival was bigger than ever this year with 108,721 indoor attendees and an estimated 80,000 people visiting Old Market Square for live…